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THIS CANCER IS PREVENTABLE WHY IS IT STILL KILLING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN A YEAR?
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THIS CANCER IS PREVENTABLE WHY IS IT STILL KILLING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN A YEAR?

4,300 WOMEN, That's how many deaths the U.S. will see this year from a form of cancer that is entirely avoidable. And in total, this single year, around 14,000 women will be diagnosed with it.

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10 mins  |
October 2023
FACE YOUR FEAR Germs
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FACE YOUR FEAR Germs

If those microbes loom larger than life for you, there are steps you can take to ease your nerves.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
ANATOMY OF A PANIC ATTACK
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ANATOMY OF A PANIC ATTACK

What causes an OUT-OF-PROPORTION RESPONSE to a perceived THREAT? Here, what's happening in the BRAIN AND BODY, and ways to CALM THE ANXIETY or even sidestep it before it starts to spin wildly off.

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8 mins  |
October 2023
WHAT'S UP WITH... YAWNING WHEN YOU'RE BORED
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WHAT'S UP WITH... YAWNING WHEN YOU'RE BORED

You are trying to look alert and engaged in that endless meeting-but your face gives you away.

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1 min  |
October 2023
Walking Is the Secret to Weight Loss
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Walking Is the Secret to Weight Loss

We'll be honest: You need more than one tool in your belt if you're trying to lose weight. But walking makes all of them work better. Here's how.

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6 mins  |
October 2023
HOW TO BUY IT Mattress Toppers for Back Pain
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HOW TO BUY IT Mattress Toppers for Back Pain

Snooze more easily and wake up happier.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
NATURAL FIXES How to Amp Up Vaccines
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NATURAL FIXES How to Amp Up Vaccines

Simple actions can turbocharge your next shot.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
IMPROV
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IMPROV

Try collaborating with others to create stories on the fly-it can be liberating!

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1 min  |
October 2023
HEALTHY HOBBY DRAWING
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HEALTHY HOBBY DRAWING

Turning thoughts into physical images may help you process the world around you.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
NATURAL FIXES Dandruff Remedies
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NATURAL FIXES Dandruff Remedies

Try these treatments for a flake-free scalp.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
GET YOUNGER FROM THE INSIDE OUT
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GET YOUNGER FROM THE INSIDE OUT

We'd call this workout the fountain of youth, but it's better than that: IT'S BASED ON THE SCIENCE OF KEEPING YOUR BODY YOUNG.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
SEE YA, STRESS!
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SEE YA, STRESS!

Sometimes the world just seems bonkers and out of our control, and yes, that can sure exacerbate any stress you're feeling in your day-to-day life. But you can do something about it: Take steps to tidy up the messiness in your own mind. By addressing nagging worries and injecting your life with a shot of simplicity, you can open up space for more love, optimism, and joy. To help, we've got 16 ways to feel calmer-fast.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
WHAT'S UP WITH...JOINTS THAT ACHE WHEN IT RAINS
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WHAT'S UP WITH...JOINTS THAT ACHE WHEN IT RAINS

Here's why your knee may be more accurate than Al Roker.

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1 min  |
September 2023
Got Something in Your Eye?
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Got Something in Your Eye?

What's making you wince might be difficult to see, but we've got tips to help you feel better fast.

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1 min  |
September 2023
Alzheimer's in Black and White
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Alzheimer's in Black and White

Black Americans are up to twice as likely to get Alzheimer's disease as their white counterparts. But though drugs and interventions have the best chance to help slow cognitive decline when the disease is diagnosed at its earliest stages, their symptoms are often dismissed as \"normal aging,\" leaving the burden of care to heartbreaking their families. What can be done about this infuriating racial disparity?

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10+ mins  |
September 2023
FACE YOUR FEAR Going to the Dentist
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FACE YOUR FEAR Going to the Dentist

Does the idea of opening up and saying \"Ahhh\" make you scream \"Auugh!\"? Here's how to deal.

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1 min  |
September 2023
THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING
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THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING

You've likely heard of the placebo effect, in which people feel genuine benefits after being treated with drugs or therapies that in fact aren't doing anything for them. Well, the reverse is true too-you may be feeling poorly because that's your unconscious expectation. Here's how to guard against the \"NOCEBO EFFECT.\"

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8 mins  |
September 2023
DETOX? DON'T DO IT!
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DETOX? DON'T DO IT!

So-called cleanses (Eat clay! Drink juice with salt and oil!) sound more like grade-school dares than ways to flush out your internal organs. Instead, use this advice to support your body's own self-detox systems.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
IT'S NOT JUST LYME
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IT'S NOT JUST LYME

The number of biting ticks is on the rise, along with rates of the diseases they carry. Here's what you need to know.

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5 mins  |
August 2023
5 MYTHS ABOUT COSMETIC PROCEDURES
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5 MYTHS ABOUT COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Some expectations about popular spruce-up services may need a nip and a tuck.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
ANTI-ABORTION AFTERSHOCKS
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ANTI-ABORTION AFTERSHOCKS

Last year's dramatic change to abortion law has further-reaching implications than you may think. In addition to revoking a health care right, the Supreme Court decision opened the door to new dangers for women and families.

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8 mins  |
August 2023
Why Was I Having Seizures and Terrible Headaches?
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Why Was I Having Seizures and Terrible Headaches?

It took years for this teacher to learn the cause of her frightening symptoms.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
What Doctors Don't Tell You About Sex
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What Doctors Don't Tell You About Sex

These three health conditions could hamper your sexuality-here's what you need to know.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
WHAT'S UP WITH...NIGHT TERRORS
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WHAT'S UP WITH...NIGHT TERRORS

An expert explains this strange screaming-in-your-sleep phenomenon.

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1 min  |
August 2023
WHY WE'RE SO. DAMN. MAD.
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WHY WE'RE SO. DAMN. MAD.

Majorly pissed-off, low-key resentful, or extra short-fused lately? Of course you are, and no, it's not just you! But while anger is not a comfortable feeling-and coping with it unwisely can harm your health-it can spark positive change. HERE'S HOW TO PUT IT TO HEALTHY USE.

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9 mins  |
August 2023
Give Your Walk a Boost
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Give Your Walk a Boost

How to go farther, get stronger, and find more calm

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Your Get-Gorgeous Guide to Summer
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Your Get-Gorgeous Guide to Summer

Solve the season's peskiest skin and hair problems.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
CLIMBING
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CLIMBING

This sport is a workout that sharpens your mind as it builds your muscles.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
5 Myths About Fat
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5 Myths About Fat

Misinformation has made this macronutrient much maligned. We'd butter set the record straight.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
SEX & LOVE: Do You Need a "Sleep Divorce"?
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SEX & LOVE: Do You Need a "Sleep Divorce"?

How to stay connected when you decide on separate beds.

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2 mins  |
July 2023